Grain-free Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cake + Vegan Version

The day I realized that hemp protein powder could be transformed into a cake was a moment I’ll never forget. I wish I could say that there was a master plan behind it all, but I’d be lying. I found it by complete accident.

It was a blustery November evening and I was craving a batch of down down chocolate power muffins. Problem was, I didn’t have coconut flour… but I didn’t let that stop me, no, no. I searched the pantry for an alternative and came up with a half-empty container of hemp protein powder.

How a food blogger lets her pantry get down to being empty of all flours is beyond me. But magically, it worked. Heck it more than worked, it was a miracle! Since then, we’ve enjoyed chocolate, vanilla, vanilla berry, banana, and now lemon poppy seed. I swear, I’ll take a break from these for awhile just after this post.

When I find a healthy treat that works; and I mean really, really works, I’m hard pressed to deviate from it. Why mess with a good thing?

One thing I have messed around with; especially lately at the request of many of you, was transforming this healthy treat into a vegan delicacy.

Hi! I’m Leanne

Holistic Nutritionist + recipe artist. I want to live in a world where every woman loves her body, nourishing fats are enjoyed at every meal, and the word “restriction” isn’t in the dictionary. Read more about me…